Creatine dosage clarification

[MSUgirl]

I read on this site that the body cannot use more than 5 grams of creatine....does this mean in a serving or over an entire day?? I'm taking Betagen, and the serving recommendation suggested amounts to 6 grams of creatine spread out over 3 dosages. I also read in a publications by Universal Nutrition that I picked up at my gym the recommended dosage for creating is 5-20 grams per day. Since Betagen is sort of pricey I was just curious as to whether or not the extra gram is wasted.....over a long period of time that could amount to some saved money!! I'm poor!! Any info is appreciated

[MAURER]

well im not totally positive, but im guessing your body can utilize 6 grams. however, incase it can't i would jsut go down to 5 grams. the money will add up and i doubt it would be a significant difference result-wise

[dsade]

Originally Posted by MSUgirl

I read on this site that the body cannot use more than 5 grams of creatine....does this mean in a serving or over an entire day?? I'm taking Betagen, and the serving recommendation suggested amounts to 6 grams of creatine spread out over 3 dosages. I also read in a publications by Universal Nutrition that I picked up at my gym the recommended dosage for creating is 5-20 grams per day. Since Betagen is sort of pricey I was just curious as to whether or not the extra gram is wasted.....over a long period of time that could amount to some saved money!! I'm poor!! Any info is appreciated

If you're that poor, why would you choose expensive Betagen over cheaper alternatives (such as plain old bulk creatine)? I never found that the (comparatively) small amount of HMB did much of anything - certainly not enought to justify the cost.

[MAURER]

Originally Posted by dsade

If you're that poor, why would you choose expensive Betagen over cheaper alternatives (such as plain old bulk creatine)? I never found that the (comparatively) small amount of HMB did much of anything - certainly not enought to justify the cost.

this is a good point... jsut get some cheaper stuff it will work basicalyl the same

[MSUgirl]

I've read the BFL book and it seemed like a high quality supplement....which is why I shelled out the money. I paid about $40.00 purchasing it online. I'd rather pay a little more and get a high quality product....but maybe I'm just buying into all the EAS advertising hype?????? At any rate, you guys think that plain old creatine is better than the betagen combo huh??

[dsade]

Originally Posted by MSUgirl

I've read the BFL book and it seemed like a high quality supplement....which is why I shelled out the money. I paid about $40.00 purchasing it online. I'd rather pay a little more and get a high quality product....but maybe I'm just buying into all the EAS advertising hype?????? At any rate, you guys think that plain old creatine is better than the betagen combo huh??

All I know is that the minimum I have ever seen HMB yield gains is in the 6-10 grams per day range. Now, seeing that sourcing is one of my job titles, I know what HMB really costs, which is a hell of a lot less than you pay retail. What you are paying for is the research and time that Iowa State University did into the benefits of HMB usage. Unfortunately, their licensing fees are so high that HMB at that range becomes pretty expensive. Also, from my experience, plain old Creatine Monohydrate yields a significant cost/benefit return.

There are other options which look promising (buffered creatine, TriCreatine Malate, etc) that will be marginally better, but if you are simply looking for the benefits of Creatine Monohydrate, you would just as well go with a cheap (though quality, like Prolab) Creatine.

Regarding Body For Life, while you dont necessarily have to disregard ANY information that a supplement company releases, they should be able to adequately explain everything they are saying, backed up with at least detailed scientific theory and sources.Meaning: you cant take a company that cites a study using 20 grams per day of HMB in order to sell you a supp that recommends taking 3 grams.day - unless they offer alternate proof that the 3 grams/day will have any effect at all.